Crutchfield Tabs Brown As Associate Head Coach
Apr 8, 2022 | Men's Basketball
OMAHA, Neb. – Head men's basketball coach Chris Crutchfield announced the addition of Kyan Brown to the program's staff as an associate head coach. Brown comes to Omaha after serving as an associate head coach at North Dakota State for the last six seasons.
Brown started with the Bison in May 2016 and made a name for himself as one of the league's top assistant coaches. With a winning record in all but one year, Brown helped the Bison post a 116-74 overall record and 62-34 finish in league play as an assistant. He helped guide NDSU to two Summit League Tournament championships and NCAA Tournament berths. Brown assisted in the development of the post players and focused on the team's academic performance.
"We are so lucky to add someone with Kyan's experience to our staff," said Crutchfield. "I have known him for 20 years, and he has brought success to every place he's been. Kyan brings energy and enthusiasm every day. His experience and success in the Summit League will benefit our program tremendously. We are so excited to add Kyan's wife, Suzanne, and three kids, Khloe, Caleb, and Sophie, to the Maverick family."
The Bison made the Summit League championship game four straight seasons with the help of Brown and finished in the regular season top-four each of those years. They earned NCAA berths in 2018-19 with a win over Omaha and in 2019-20 with a win over North Dakota. The Bison also earned the regular season title in 2019-20.
Prior to NDSU, Brown served as a recruiting coordinator and assistant coach with Oral Roberts. Brown spent four years prior as an assistant coach at Missouri State from 2004-08, and he tipped off his coaching career as an assistant at Arkansas-Fort Smith from 2002-04.
"I am absolutely thrilled about getting the opportunity to work for Chris at Omaha," said Brown. "I have known Chris and his family for a long time now. He is a man of great integrity and someone who looks to make a difference in the lives of young men. I cannot wait to get to Omaha and get to work. Go Mavericks!"
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Brown played three seasons at ORU from 1998-2001. He appeared in 77 games making 34 starts. As a senior, Brown averaged 7.6 points per game and 6.3 rebounds per game.
Brown started with the Bison in May 2016 and made a name for himself as one of the league's top assistant coaches. With a winning record in all but one year, Brown helped the Bison post a 116-74 overall record and 62-34 finish in league play as an assistant. He helped guide NDSU to two Summit League Tournament championships and NCAA Tournament berths. Brown assisted in the development of the post players and focused on the team's academic performance.
"We are so lucky to add someone with Kyan's experience to our staff," said Crutchfield. "I have known him for 20 years, and he has brought success to every place he's been. Kyan brings energy and enthusiasm every day. His experience and success in the Summit League will benefit our program tremendously. We are so excited to add Kyan's wife, Suzanne, and three kids, Khloe, Caleb, and Sophie, to the Maverick family."
The Bison made the Summit League championship game four straight seasons with the help of Brown and finished in the regular season top-four each of those years. They earned NCAA berths in 2018-19 with a win over Omaha and in 2019-20 with a win over North Dakota. The Bison also earned the regular season title in 2019-20.
Prior to NDSU, Brown served as a recruiting coordinator and assistant coach with Oral Roberts. Brown spent four years prior as an assistant coach at Missouri State from 2004-08, and he tipped off his coaching career as an assistant at Arkansas-Fort Smith from 2002-04.
"I am absolutely thrilled about getting the opportunity to work for Chris at Omaha," said Brown. "I have known Chris and his family for a long time now. He is a man of great integrity and someone who looks to make a difference in the lives of young men. I cannot wait to get to Omaha and get to work. Go Mavericks!"
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Brown played three seasons at ORU from 1998-2001. He appeared in 77 games making 34 starts. As a senior, Brown averaged 7.6 points per game and 6.3 rebounds per game.
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